Okay, confession time: My virtual desktop is a veritable mess. Sometimes I'll get everything under control, but then... well, I'll let it get out of control again, and after a wild morning of downloads and whatnot, my desktop is back to looking like a garbage heap.

First of all, obviously, why am I downloading to my desktop, right? Okay, I'll stop! The point is, I still need a better system for managing my files, and now that I've just started life on a clean and pristine Macbook Pro, I've got even more motivation to keep things simple. We've highlighted a fewgreatways to cut down on desktop clutter, but what I'd really like is to hear our brilliant readers' many methods for staying virtually organized. So bring it on in the comments or at tips at lifehacker.com. — Adam Pash